Alec's CCT Portfolio

November 3, 2013

I enjoyed the Photoshop software. My favorite assignment that I made using this software was the free Photoshop assignment. It was a entertaining software to learn.

I enjoyed the free Photoshop because I was able to use my imagination. I like to use my imagination because it is entertaining to me. I could see myself using Photoshop to create a magazine cover for a company that wants to frame celebrities.

I used my time very efficiently in class. I know this because I completed and turned in all the projects when they were required to be so. This shows that I used my time because if I hadn’t used my time I wouldn’t have gotten anything done. I believed I used my time in the lab well because I didn’t distract my neighbors and stayed focused. For Halloween I dressed up like a trashcan and went to my friends house to get candy around his neighborhood.

October 24, 2013

I really liked Illustrator and learned many things. Prior to this I hadn’t used Illustrator before so I didn’t know how to use the tools without instructions. In Illustrator I: learned how to use the tools, think my favorite assignment was to create my own symbols, struggled with initially learning the tools, and I could use Illustrator to design symbols for a company that I work for.

I learned the tools in Illustrator by completing the lessons. This helped me learn the tools because the lesson made us use different tools each time. My favorite assignment was creating my own symbols because I was able to use my imagination and I like to do that. I struggled with learning the tools because I hadn’t used Illustrator before it was and assigned. I could use Illustrator for a company I worked for because I could make a symbol to represent the company.

The Illustrator lesson were very enjoyable and I’m glad I was able to learn the program. I now am able to use the tools in Illustrator to create what is asked of me. It is an important program to learn.

September 19, 2013

1. Lines and different shapes make up vector artwork.

2. Pixels arranged into graphs make up bitmap artwork. 

3. It would be better to use vector graphics with 2D images.

4. It would be better to use bitmap graphics with photos.

5. I can see it being used to create different graphics for companies.

September 18, 2013

I enjoyed the desktop publishing unit in this class. I enjoyed it because it was fun to learn about how to use a program with a Mac computer and mouse to complete the work, I liked the InDesign software a lot because I enjoy learning how to use new programs, my favorite assignment was making the TJ calendar because I don’t like to write and I felt like I was able to use the most creativity, I could use desktop publishing to make something to advertise a business that I work for, and I believe I use all the time given to me efficiently and well to complete the assignment.

I enjoyed learning about how to use a program with a mac computer and mouse to complete the work because I am not familiar with Mac computers and how to use their software. I am always eager to learn new information, that is why learning Adobe InDesign was fun. I liked the InDesign software a lot because of the same reasons. I enjoy learning how to use new programs because I want to learn how to use Macs. This is because I wouldn’t have used a Mac to learn InDesign if I wasn’t in this class.

My favorite InDesign assignment was making the TJ calendar because I don’t like to write a lot and I felt like I was able to use the most creativity. I feel this way because I could choose the font, color, and back round. The other assignments in the desktop publishing unit also had customization but there was a lot more writing involved. I could use desktop publishing to make something to advertise a business that I work for.

I believe I used my time well because I was able to complete all the projects on time and fully completed. This shows I used my time well becuase if I didn’t I wouldn’t have finished.

I enjoyed learning the desktop publishing unit because I learned a lot and it was fun. I think that is why I was able to finish on time and be completely done when I turned the work in.

September 9, 2013

1. The primary colors are red, blue, and yellow. 

2. The complimentary colors are the mixture of primary colors (green, purple, and orange.)

3. The Broncos (blue and orange.)

4. The colors in my house work because they aren’t bright.

5. To create a feeling in the person who is going to see it that makes them want to get what you are selling.

6. I think I will use the colors purple and yellow because I like the look and it feels good to my eye.

September 4, 2013

The most effective speech I heard was the football speech. It made me feel like I was there and inspired me, even watching it. The most effective student speech I heard was by Colin. It was concise and answered all required parts of the prompt given.

August 29, 2013

I chose this outfit because I was thinking about football practice and decided to wear a lightweight shirt. The shorts were because they were the first ones I grabbed. I don’t have any other shoes and I don’t care what socks I have. The outfits don’t really matter to me.

I remember a speech by MLK jr. It inspired many people of all races. It was memorable because it is an important event in history.

August 27, 2013

I have had many encounters with technology prior to entering into the Intro to CCT class. I have not really used an Apple computer before but I have used Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP. I have made a few websites before this and used a variety of computer software. The Apple software I do or have used is the iPad , iPod touch, iPhone 4, and iPad mini. I have and Xbox 360, which if you didn’t know is also owned by Microsoft. Over all I am completely comfortable with all technology, no matter if I have used it or not.